Need help?Do you have a question about the Asus H170M-E D3 and is the answer not in the manual?
General| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Chipset | Intel H170 |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB |
| Storage Interface | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Rear) | 2 |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Front) | 2 |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Rear) | 2 |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Front) | 2 |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Header) | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Header) | 2 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC887 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 Socket 3 |
| Ethernet | Realtek RTL8111H |
| Audio | 8-Channel High Definition Audio |
| LAN | 1 x Gigabit LAN |
| Video Outputs | 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 1 x VGA |
Electrical and operational safety precautions for handling and installing the motherboard.
Information about the purpose and organization of the user guide.
Sources for additional product info and updates, including the ASUS website.
Symbols, warning indicators, and text formatting used throughout the manual.
Lists the items included in the motherboard package.
Summary of CPU, Chipset, Memory, Expansion, and Graphics specifications.
Precautions to take before installing motherboard components or changing settings.
General description and placement guidance for the motherboard in the chassis.
Visual representation of motherboard components and connectors.
Lists and page references for motherboard connectors, jumpers, slots, and LEDs.
Details on the CPU socket and supported processors.
Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU into the socket.
Instructions for installing the CPU heatsink and fan, including thermal material.
Information on DIMM sockets and dual-channel architecture.
Guidelines for installing memory modules and population recommendations.
Visual guide for inserting and removing memory modules from DIMM sockets.
Steps for installing, configuring, and potential IRQ conflicts for expansion cards.
Procedure to clear CMOS settings using the CLRTC header.
Identification and function of ports on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.
Details on internal serial and USB 2.0 headers for chassis cables.
Information on front panel USB 3.0 headers and the TPM connector.
Details on ATX power connectors and the parallel port (LPT) connector.
Description of front panel audio header and M.2 socket for SSDs.
Details on S/PDIF output and CPU/Chassis fan connectors.
Information on connecting SATA storage devices.
Details on connecting chassis power, HDD LEDs, reset, and speaker.
Explanation of the standby power LED indicator.
Supported OS versions and information about the motherboard's Support DVD.
Procedures for saving, managing, and updating the motherboard's BIOS.
Instructions for updating BIOS via USB or Internet using EZ Flash 3.
Auto-recovery tool for restoring BIOS from corruption.
Utility for updating BIOS in a DOS environment.
Methods to enter BIOS Setup at startup or after POST.
Overview of EZ Mode and Advanced Mode, and navigation keys.
Explains the information displayed and basic functions in EZ Mode.
Describes the layout and features of the Advanced Mode BIOS interface.
Explains the main menu items and how to navigate submenus.
How to set fan profiles (Standard, Silent, Turbo, Manual) for CPU and chassis fans.
Step-by-step guide to configure RAID storage using the EZ Tuning Wizard.
How to save frequently used BIOS settings to the My Favorites menu.
Overview of basic system info, date, time, language, and security settings.
Configuration of CPU core ratio, limits, and BCLK frequency for overclocking.
Settings related to CPU cores, virtualization, prefetcher, and power management.
Settings for PCI Express power management and link controls.
Settings for PCI Express configuration and SATA devices.
Settings for legacy USB support, XHCI hand-off, and individual USB port control.
Controls for HD Audio, LAN controller, PXE ROM, and serial/parallel ports.
Settings for AC power loss restore, wake-on-LAN, and RTC alarm.
Options to enable/disable UEFI network stack and PXE support.
Displays CPU/Motherboard temps, fan speeds, voltages, and Q-Fan settings.
Configuration for fast boot, boot logo, POST delay, and CSM settings.
Settings for Windows Secure Boot and managing security keys.
Specifies boot device priority sequence and override options.
Access to EZ Flash 3, Setup Animator, Overclocking Profiles, and SPD Info.
Options to load default BIOS settings, save changes, or discard them.
FCC, IC, VCCI, KC, REACH, and recycling compliance information.
Contact phone numbers, emails, and web addresses for ASUS support.
To Next Page
